Introduced by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R) on January 30, 2014, to expand the law that gives the state Public Service Commission authority to regulate oil and gas pipelines so it also applies to pipelines carrying carbon dioxide used in hydrocarbon “enhanced recovery” operations. This law preempts local governments from restricting pipelines in their jurisdiction. This is related to House Bill 4885, which would cut the tax on oil and gas extracted using enhanced recovery.

Referred to the House Energy and Technology Committee on January 30, 2014.

Reported in the House on February 4, 2014, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered in the House on February 12, 2014. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 12, 2014.

Referred to the Senate Energy and Technology Committee on February 18, 2014.

Reported in the Senate on March 5, 2014, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered in the Senate on March 13, 2014. The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 13, 2014.

Passed 25 to 13 in the Senate on March 18, 2014, to expand the law that gives the state Public Service Commission authority to regulate oil and gas pipelines so it also applies to pipelines carrying carbon dioxide used in hydrocarbon “enhanced recovery” operations. This law preempts local governments from restricting pipelines in their jurisdiction. This is related to House Bill 4885, which would cut the tax on oil and gas extracted using enhanced recovery. Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"